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Le Bougainville, 8 Night From Malta to the Adriatic coast ex Venice, Italy to Valletta, Malta
Cruise Le Bougainville, 8 Night From Malta to the Adriatic coast ex Venice, Italy to Valletta, Malta
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Bougainville
Destination EU Mediterranean
Brief Description 8 Night Cruise sailing from Venice, Italy onboard Le Bougainville
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 21 Aug 2025
Cruise Description Kid Explorers Club in partnership with MAUD FONTENOY FOUNDATION.

Set sail to discover the cultural and artistic jewels of the Ionian and Adriatic Seas with PONANT. During this 9-day cruise, Le Bougainville will take you to Greece, Montenegro, Croatia and Italy.

Throughout your journey, you will benefit from an excursion included per person per port of call, to choose from a selection offered by PONANT. During this cruise, discover the stunning city of Lecce, “the Florence of Southern Italy”, from Otranto; admire the medieval vestiges of Dubrovnik; or set off from Taormina to climb the mythical Mount Etna. The diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments (to discover the full range of excursions, go to the itinerary tab).

Your journey will begin in Venice where, before your cruise, you will have the opportunity to discover or rediscover the stunning “Floating City” and its many canals, its vaporetti and its mythical gondolas before sailing to Rab. The smallest island in the Kvarner archipelago, its charm lies in its pristine forests and wild coves, but also in its powerful medieval past, evidenced by its military fortifications built in the 4th century BCE.

To the north of Dalmatia, the charming fishing village of Primosten unfolds before you, with its pretty traditional stone houses and its architectural heritage influenced by the Venetian Republic. It is the gateway to the magnificent Krka Waterfalls and you will fall in love with its authenticity and exceptional environment.

Renowned as the most beautiful medieval town in Dalmatia, the city of Trogir, founded by the Greeks is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Fall under the spell of the beauty of its monuments, such as the Cathedral of Saint Lawrence, a masterpiece of Romanesque arts and one of the most beautiful in Croatia. Facing it is Hvar, the best known and most attractive island in the Adriatic. In Stari Grad, echoes of the past abound. Founded by the Greeks 2,400 years ago, its plain is now listed with UNESCO for having retained its original agricultural landscape of vineyards and olive groves. Then the national park of the island of Mljet, surrounded by a wildly beautiful coastline, will be the occasion for a timeless interlude in the shade of the green oaks and Aleppo pines, between lush vegetation and saltwater lakes.

You will sail along the coast to reach the mythical city of Dubrovnik. In the aptly named “Pearl of the Adriatic”, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will be inspired by its millennia-old history, fascinated by its limestone cliffs sculpted by the wind and marvel at the heritage of its old town.

Experience a unique moment in Montenegro when your ship calls at Tivat, a town facing the mountains of the Bay of Kotor. In this city founded in the 14th century by the Venetians and the Austro-Hungarians, you will discover the authenticity of the old town or admire the magnificent beaches as you wander around.Next, you will visit the stunning Puglia region in Italy when the ship calls at Otranto. Do not miss a visit to Lecce: Its lavish baroque monuments have earned it the nickname “Florence of the South of Italy”.

You will set sail again, this time to discover Sicily. In Taormina, at the foot of Etna’s everlasting snow, fall under the spell of the picturesque city centre with cobbled streets leading to the city’s impressive ancient theatre boasting exceptional acoustics.

Your cruise will come to an end in Valletta, capital of the island of Malta and former stronghold of the Knights of the Order of Malta.
Sailing Dates
21 Aug 2025
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
DEL AU $10,700 AU $8,370 ‐ ‐
PR4 AU $11,270 AU $8,800 ‐ ‐
PR5 AU $11,840 AU $9,240 ‐ ‐
PR6 AU $12,510 AU $9,760 ‐ ‐
DS6 AU $20,360 AU $15,790 AU $8,190 ‐
PS5 AU $22,630 AU $17,550 AU $9,070 ‐
PS6 AU $23,190 AU $17,980 AU $9,280 ‐
PV6 AU $24,330 AU $18,850 AU $9,720 ‐
PV5 AU $24,330 AU $18,850 AU $9,720 ‐
GD6 AU $29,430 AU $22,780 AU $11,680 ‐
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
21 Aug 2025 Venice, Italy 6:00 PM
22 Aug 2025 Rab Island, Croatia 2:00 PM 10:00 PM
23 Aug 2025 Primosten, Croatia 7:00 AM 11:30 AM
23 Aug 2025 Trogir, Croatia 3:00 PM 11:00 PM
24 Aug 2025 Stari Grad, Hvar Island 8:00 AM 11:00 PM
25 Aug 2025 Mljet, Croatia 8:00 AM 12:30 PM
25 Aug 2025 Dubrovnik, Croatia 4:30 PM 11:30 PM
26 Aug 2025 Tivat, Montenegro 8:30 AM 6:00 PM
27 Aug 2025 Otranto, Italy 8:00 AM 1:30 PM
28 Aug 2025 Taormina, Sicily 9:00 AM 8:00 PM
29 Aug 2025 Valletta, Malta 7:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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